Injury Sidelines Sydney Collins from Paris 2024: Canada’s Roster Update

Canada's defender, Sydney Collins, will miss the Paris 2024 women's soccer tournament due to a fractured left leg, her second leg injury this year. Gabrielle Carle will replace her, while Desiree Scott steps in as an alternate. Head coach Bev Priestman remains hopeful for Collins' recovery.

Canada defender Sydney Collins will miss the Paris 2024 women's soccer tournament after fracturing her left leg during a training game. This was her first match back since a similar injury to her right leg earlier this year, Team Canada announced on Saturday.

Gabrielle Carle will replace Collins in Canada's Olympic squad, while Desiree Scott will take Carle's spot as an alternate for the Tokyo 2020 gold medallists. The injury occurred on Thursday during a closed-door training match against Nigeria.

"Our hearts go out to Sydney during this difficult time. She has worked incredibly hard to return in time for Paris 2024, and while this is a setback, we know she will come back stronger," said women's national team head coach Bev Priestman. "She will be with us in spirit every step of the way."

"With the depth and resilience of our roster, it's a next-player-up mentality, and both Gabby and Desiree's experience will be invaluable to our team's success." Canada will begin the defence of their Olympic title on July 25 against Group A opponents New Zealand.

(With inputs from agencies.)